Senior Estate Operational Manager

To efficiently manage and coordinate reactive maintenance services across the Trust, taking a lead in providing technical and operational support in the absence of the Head of Estates. Responsible for ensuring the implementation of relevant policies and standard/emergency operating procedures, as well as compliance with health and safety regulations and statutory requirements., The role involves overseeing electrical and mechanical maintenance operations, which are carried out by estate maintenance staff and both internal and external contractors. This is to ensure a safe and secure environment that operates with optimal efficiency while staying within the available resources.

Additionally, the position includes responsibility for procuring services and materials that offer the best value within authorized budget limits for the day-to-day maintenance activities of the Trust. The job holder may also be required to perform duties as an Authorised Person/Responsible Person as needed, following the guidelines outlined in the Department of Health HTM. Participation in the Estates Department's Engineering on-call team is another aspect of this role.

The job holder will demonstrate strong management and leadership skills and possess in-depth knowledge of complex Electrical and mechanical engineering services within the healthcare sector.

We are seeking a candidate who is not only a strong leader but also an effective communicator, capable of inspiring the team to maintain their patient-focused service commitment. This dedication ensures the continuous development and upkeep of an environment that contributes to a high-quality patient experience.

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.